VCE Biology Unit 3 AoS 1 - KK1 Nucleic Acids

What are nucleic acids primarily composed of?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, and Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

• DNA and RNA

• DNA and ATP

• RNA and ATP

• DNA and ADP

What are the monomers of nucleic acids called?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

How are the monomers of nucleic acids joined together?

• Condensation Polymerisation Reaction

• Hydrolysis Reaction

• Oxidation Reaction

• Reduction Reaction

What is the primary role of nucleic acids in the cell?

• They store and transmit energy.

• They store and transmit information for the production of proteins.

• They provide structural support to cells.

• They catalyze chemical reactions.

Which molecules play different roles in the process of producing proteins?

• Lipids and carbohydrates

• DNA and RNA

• Proteins and enzymes

• Vitamins and minerals

What are both DNA and RNA classified as?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Polymers

• Carbohydrates

What are DNA and RNA made up of?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Sugars

How is RNA structured compared to DNA?

• RNA is double-stranded, DNA is single-stranded

• RNA is single-stranded, DNA is double-stranded

• Both are double-stranded

• Both are single-stranded

What type of helical shape does DNA have?

• Single Helix

• Triple Helix

• Double Helix

• Quadruple Helix